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The Literate Soul: What Four Thousand Years of Reading Books Teaches Us about Loving God
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Literary CriticismChristian LivingGeneral Christianity
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ISBN10: 1587437074
ISBN13: 9781587437076
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: Feb 23 2027
Pages: 208
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781587437076
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: Feb 23 2027
Pages: 208
Language: English
Christians have long been lovers of the Word--and lovers of words. But as digital technology reshapes our habits and attention, many believers sense that something essential is being lost.
In The Literate Soul, classicist Nadya Williams offers a sweeping historical journey through four thousand years of reading culture--from ancient Mesopotamia and the early church to medieval monasteries and modern libraries. Along the way, she shares
- how reading across history has formed Christian minds and communities,
- why the love of books deepens our love for Scripture and for God, and
- how recovering a culture of reading can strengthen faith today.
Perfect for intellectually curious Christians, classical Christian educators, and homeschool communities, The Literate Soul offers a compelling vision of reading as a way to love God with all our mind, as well as our heart, soul, and strength.
In The Literate Soul, classicist Nadya Williams offers a sweeping historical journey through four thousand years of reading culture--from ancient Mesopotamia and the early church to medieval monasteries and modern libraries. Along the way, she shares
- how reading across history has formed Christian minds and communities,
- why the love of books deepens our love for Scripture and for God, and
- how recovering a culture of reading can strengthen faith today.
Perfect for intellectually curious Christians, classical Christian educators, and homeschool communities, The Literate Soul offers a compelling vision of reading as a way to love God with all our mind, as well as our heart, soul, and strength.
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